Another Racer gone (R.I.P. Roger Nelson) - Auto Racing Forum

Stockcar19 · 02-19-2010, 07:18 PM

We lost Roger Nelson today. I don't have any information, as soon as I get any I will post it.

MUHLER · 02-19-2010, 10:36 PM

We in the racing community, have lost a true and dear friend...my condolences go to Richard and his family for the loss of his father. USLMA tech will never be the same.

billlesmerises · 02-20-2010, 05:52 AM

This is sad to hear. He has been around racing since I can remember! You would always notice hin because he towered over everyone, (except Richard) He will be greatly missed especially around the racing community! My deepest condolences go out to the whole Nelson family!!

Race Bandit · 02-20-2010, 08:23 AM

Heart felt condolences to the Nelson family. I'll personally miss him and the bar stool, along with the wealth of knowledge he carried with him.
Mike

mattburton36 · 02-20-2010, 11:36 AM

major thoughts and prayers to the nelson family from the whole burton family and crew

rbr36 · 02-20-2010, 08:57 PM

God is gathering a lot of great people from around our racing family! Richard and family I am deeply saddened to hear of Roger "dad"s passing. With the Nelson's and Hathaway's we enjoyed some great racing times and made great friendships. Thanks for letting us be apart of that. God bless you all with thoughts, prayers and love! Richard and Vickie and the entire Crew including Big Scott!

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Originally Posted by mattburton36

major thoughts and prayers to the nelson family from the whole burton family and crew

Joe Starr · 02-21-2010, 07:18 PM

With tremendous sorrow and sadness that I again have to announce the passing of one of our USLMA family members. Just as we mourn Kathy Hathaway, our dearest tech official, one of the founding partners in USLMA, dearest friend and family member Roger has succumb to an apparent heart attack. Roger Nelson, 81 of Pueblo, Colorado joined our lord and savior on February 19, 2010. Our sympathy and condolences go out to the entire family. As arrangements are finalized, we will be sure to pass them along.

If anyone has pictures to share, please forward to [email protected]

Regards

Jeff “Sledge” Larsen
President USLMA

sburson · 02-22-2010, 01:33 PM

Roger will truly be missed. Condolences to the Nelson family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Entire Burson Racing Team

Joe Starr · 02-23-2010, 07:55 PM

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 10:30 AM

Memorial Service:

Holy Family Church
2827 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, Colorado 81005

Gathering following service:

The River's Edge Banquet Hall
102 South Oneida
Pueblo, Colorado 81003

Stockcar19 · 02-24-2010, 01:21 AM

I don't know if this is legal but I am posting this for those of you who knew Roger but did not get all the information or the link to leave a personal message.

Dale “Roger” Nelson

Dale “Roger” Nelson, 81, was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Clintonville, Wis., and passed away Feb.19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother; and four sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Elsie, whom he was married to for 57 years; his children and their spouses, Mary Kay (Alan) Hamel, Jayne (Vern) Curtis, Richard (Pattie) Nelson and Janet "Chickie" Nelson; and his grandchildren, Nathan (Hannah Ingles) Hamel, Lisa Hamel and Allie Marie Nelson. Roger also is survived by his special nephew, Jim Mauss and his family; his sisters, Marion Werth, Rosella Gartzke and Lois Kreklow; and numerous nieces and nephews in Wisconsin. He served in the 5th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Cavalry Division and participated in five major campaigns in Korea. He was awarded numerous medals and was honorably discharged from the United States Army on Oct. 12, 1952. Roger was employed by CF&I for 32 years and upon his retirement, he was general foreman – maintenance of the seamless tube mill. He was a member of BPOE No. 90, a head tech official for the United States Late Model Association and at Beacon Hill/I-25 Speedway, and a NASCAR member. His passions in life were his family, building race cars and street rods, attending Late Model races and car shows throughout the Southwest, visiting his buddies at their shops, and seeing his mill friends for lunch on Fridays. He will be dearly missed by his wife, children and grandchildren, but will be remembered forever. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial Mass, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, Holy Family Catholic Church, 2827 Lakeview Ave., with the Rev. Father Heriberto Torres as celebrant. Concluding with military honors by the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. Online condolences, MontgomerySteward.com
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:46 PM MST

02-19-2010, 07:18 PM	#1
Stockcar19 PIT-PASS Membership Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Longmont, Colorado Age: 64 Posts: 1,350 Rep Power: 614	Another Racer gone (R.I.P. Roger Nelson) We lost Roger Nelson today. I don't have any information, as soon as I get any I will post it.

02-20-2010, 05:52 AM	#3
billlesmerises Bar Stool Racing Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: denver Age: 39 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 276	This is sad to hear. He has been around racing since I can remember! You would always notice hin because he towered over everyone, (except Richard) He will be greatly missed especially around the racing community! My deepest condolences go out to the whole Nelson family!! __________________ Orange Crate Racing

02-20-2010, 11:36 AM	#5
mattburton36 Bar Stool Racing Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: denver Age: 23 Posts: 157 Rep Power: 372	major thoughts and prayers to the nelson family from the whole burton family and crew __________________ THE PEBBLE

02-21-2010, 07:18 PM	#7
Joe Starr Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 13,286 Rep Power: 1914	With tremendous sorrow and sadness that I again have to announce the passing of one of our USLMA family members. Just as we mourn Kathy Hathaway, our dearest tech official, one of the founding partners in USLMA, dearest friend and family member Roger has succumb to an apparent heart attack. Roger Nelson, 81 of Pueblo, Colorado joined our lord and savior on February 19, 2010. Our sympathy and condolences go out to the entire family. As arrangements are finalized, we will be sure to pass them along. If anyone has pictures to share, please forward to [email protected] Regards Jeff “Sledge” Larsen President USLMA __________________ Photo

02-23-2010, 07:55 PM	#9
Joe Starr Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 13,286 Rep Power: 1914	Roger Nelson Friday, February 26, 2010 - 10:30 AM Memorial Service: Holy Family Church 2827 Lakeview Avenue Pueblo, Colorado 81005 Gathering following service: The River's Edge Banquet Hall 102 South Oneida Pueblo, Colorado 81003 __________________ Photo

02-19-2010, 10:36 PM	#2
MUHLER Bar Stool Racing Sophomore Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: weld Age: 38 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 388	We in the racing community, have lost a true and dear friend...my condolences go to Richard and his family for the loss of his father. USLMA tech will never be the same.

02-20-2010, 08:23 AM	#4
Race Bandit BigWestRacing Staff Writer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 53 Posts: 631 Rep Power: 589	Heart felt condolences to the Nelson family. I'll personally miss him and the bar stool, along with the wealth of knowledge he carried with him. Mike

02-22-2010, 01:33 PM	#8
sburson Bar Stool Racing Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 48 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 332	Roger will truly be missed. Condolences to the Nelson family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Entire Burson Racing Team

02-24-2010, 01:21 AM	#10
Stockcar19 PIT-PASS Membership Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Longmont, Colorado Age: 64 Posts: 1,350 Rep Power: 614	I don't know if this is legal but I am posting this for those of you who knew Roger but did not get all the information or the link to leave a personal message. Dale “Roger” Nelson Dale “Roger” Nelson, 81, was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Clintonville, Wis., and passed away Feb.19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother; and four sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Elsie, whom he was married to for 57 years; his children and their spouses, Mary Kay (Alan) Hamel, Jayne (Vern) Curtis, Richard (Pattie) Nelson and Janet "Chickie" Nelson; and his grandchildren, Nathan (Hannah Ingles) Hamel, Lisa Hamel and Allie Marie Nelson. Roger also is survived by his special nephew, Jim Mauss and his family; his sisters, Marion Werth, Rosella Gartzke and Lois Kreklow; and numerous nieces and nephews in Wisconsin. He served in the 5th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Cavalry Division and participated in five major campaigns in Korea. He was awarded numerous medals and was honorably discharged from the United States Army on Oct. 12, 1952. Roger was employed by CF&I for 32 years and upon his retirement, he was general foreman – maintenance of the seamless tube mill. He was a member of BPOE No. 90, a head tech official for the United States Late Model Association and at Beacon Hill/I-25 Speedway, and a NASCAR member. His passions in life were his family, building race cars and street rods, attending Late Model races and car shows throughout the Southwest, visiting his buddies at their shops, and seeing his mill friends for lunch on Fridays. He will be dearly missed by his wife, children and grandchildren, but will be remembered forever. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial Mass, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, Holy Family Catholic Church, 2827 Lakeview Ave., with the Rev. Father Heriberto Torres as celebrant. Concluding with military honors by the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. Online condolences, MontgomerySteward.com Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:46 PM MST

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